Bomb Threat Checklist

This checklist is compliments of SecurityNet.com(415) 392-1810 – 24 hrs day

QUESTIONS
TO ASK:make a note of the answer

CALLER’S
VOICE:check off those that fit

1. When is bomb going to explode?

Calm
Angry

Nasal
Stutter

2. Where is it right now?

Excited
Slow

Lisp
Raspy

3. What does it look like?

Rapid Soft

Deep
Ragged

4. What kind of bomb is it?

Loud
Laughter

Clearing
throat
Deep breathing

5. What will cause it to explode?

Crying
Normal

Cracking
voice
Disguised

6. Did you place the bomb?

Distinct
Slurred

Accent
Familiar

7. Why?

8. What is your address?

If the voice
is familiar, who did it sound like?

9. What is your name?

EXACT
WORDING OF THREAT:
make a note of the answer

BACKGROUND
NOISES:
check off those that fit

Street noise

Factory machinery

Cafe/bar

Animal noises

Voices

Clear

PA system

Static

Music

Local

House noises

Long distance

Booth

Motor

Office machinery

Other:

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Kenneth Carlisle is the principal consultant with SecurityNet Security Consultants. He has extensive experience in developing procedures and training for reducing workplace violence and can be contacted at [email protected] or (415)392-1810 for further information on this subject.

SecurityNet, established in 1987, specializes in security assessments and the design, engineering and development of professional security programs. The firm has designed systems for major high-rise office buildings, apartment & condo communities, and mixed-use developments. Also corporate headquarters, corporate campus complexes, hospitals, transportation industries, manufacturing companies, and large recreational facilities.